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Brent Hodgson

@brenthodgson.bsky.social

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“Strike at the roots, not the branches.” At the intersection of people, data and politics. Using data to know them, love them, and work it better. Trouble. But good trouble. “Kooyongkoot”, Wurundjeri Land. (Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.)

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 1d

She had a latte art portrait last week!

A little abstract but delicious nonetheless.

Must sleep now. Early morning drive to rural Victoria for a planning day for state campaigns, and Sundae is going to stay over at her Uncle Mark’s.

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 2d

You’re very kind 😇

Lovely to see you last night

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · 2d

Been a bit stretched lately. Haven’t been posting much there either.

More likely to find me organising inside @communityindeps.bsky.social (five events this week 😅)

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 23

That’s sudden and unexpected

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Making YOU jump out of your skin?? Must be significant.

What’s going on?

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Talked about your strengths, and abilities, and unique ways of piecing together info

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Dr Jeremy Walker @jeremywalker.bsky.social · Aug 15

THIS IS A BIG DEAL 🔥⛽🌏💀 MAKE A SUBMISSION !

The Australian Senate now has a Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change & Energy investigating climate disinfo orgs & funders

Due by 12 Sept 2025 here:

www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...

Cont'd below 🧵

#auspol #NZpol #AtlasNetwork

Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy

On 30 July 2025, the Senate appointed a select committee, to be known as the Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy, to inquire into the prevalence and impacts of misin...

www.aph.gov.au

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 18

Net approval ratings are probably a better indication of “happiness” with a government.

A dislike of one of the two majors might indicate a preference to the other, but it doesn’t necessarily equate to approval or happiness with that option.

We are seeing very high LNP disapprovals currently.

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 17

Creeks and rivers? We are old suburbs built well above very old flood lines. If our creeks and rivers are ingressing into houses, then Flinders Street and Southbank would be flooding too.

Drains? No. It’s because of big infrastructure works www.melbournewater.com.au/services/pro...

Hawthorn East Main Drain | Melbourne Water

The Hawthorn East Main Drain (HEMD) is part of the complex drainage system which Melbourne Water manages. A recent inspection of the HEMD found that sections may be reaching the end of their working l...

www.melbournewater.com.au

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 17

For #Kooyong:

Melbourne Water is mapping local flooding and flood risks – and they want your help.

They want to hear from you about where stormwater floods, and what happens to the local creeks and rivers:

letstalk.melbournewater.com.au/index.php/?c...

Boroondara flood mapping | Melbourne Water

We’re updating local flood maps across Greater Melbourne. This helps us better predict the areas at risk of flooding, now and in the future.

letstalk.melbournewater.com.au

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 16

Given she lives in Hawthorn too!

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 16

You (very much) too!! 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♀️🧟‍♀️

bsky.app/profile/rogu...

DianeD @rogueytwinkles.bsky.social · Aug 15

My personal alarm clock (aka Mr Cheeky) has had me up since 4am! I shall be a walking zombie today

a little girl is sitting on a couch with her eyes closed and her hair blowing in the wind .

ALT: a little girl is sitting on a couch with her eyes closed and her hair blowing in the wind .

media.tenor.com

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 15

I pop in from time to time because all my favourites are here, but not as active right now. (Lots happening in the real world and sadly not stretching as far as I’d like.)

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 15

She was offered her jumper and refused.

Let’s see how you feel about it when you’re there overnight in “feels like -3°C”

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 15

More yellow today, as I took Sundae on a Ballarat road trip!

(I think she liked the puddle more than the umbrellas.)

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 14

That’s the one!

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 14

A local florist borrowed Sundae for a photo shoot today

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 14

It’d be much nicer if they were fixing housing shortages

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 14

There’s nothing productive about building the same home twice after bushfires or floods destroyed it.

There’s nothing productive about it taking more effort to grow the same foods and fibres in harsher environments.

Inaction benefits so few, harms so many.

The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · Aug 14

The National Climate Risk Assessment is yet to be released to the public.

“Australians should see the truth of the climate risks we face before the government locks in a 2035 emissions reduction target." - David Pocock

You can read the full release here: australiainstitute.org.au/post/climate...

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 13

Idk how they expect babies to read this…

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 13

Already 3.5 years old. Nearly 4. Will be a few weeks off 5 at the time of the next one.

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 13

😂

I wonder if we can get her to 18 to get on the electoral rolls

Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 13

Co-founded by the same people, alongside the Liberal Party.

The names behind the IPA are recognisable today: Murdoch, Coles, and the head of BHP to name a few.

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Sandy (PhD) 🇦🇺 🙋‍♀️☀️- EmpowerGenZ with high expectations @drsandynicoll123.bsky.social · Aug 11

Respect🔥

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Brent Hodgson @brenthodgson.bsky.social · Aug 11

. @marcmaron.bsky.social on hack jokes, punching down, and cultural consequences.

Perhaps yes it is the 80’s, with a lot of this shit driven by nostalgic boomers.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · Aug 10

WATCH: “Are you f*cking out of your mind?”

@marcmaron won’t let @howiemandel downplay the impact comedians like Joe Rogan have had on stripping rights from trans people, immigrants, etc. with “hack” bullying jokes that helped pave the way for Trump & the radical right takeover.

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